The Pakistan Government’s X Account (formerly Twitter), @GovtofPakistan, has been blocked in India after a legal request. When people in India try to open the account, they see a message saying: “Account Withheld — @GovtofPakistan’s account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand.”
This action was taken while diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise. However, the account is still working and can be seen by users in other countries.
This is not the first time India has taken such action. In July and October of 2022, India had also blocked this official account inside the country. Like the current situation, those actions were also said to be based on legal demands. No detailed information about the legal basis has been shared by the Indian government or by X.
Conflicts Beyond Borders
The Pakistan Government’s X Account being withheld again highlights how both countries are now dealing with each other on digital grounds too. This shows a growing trend where political conflicts are extending beyond borders into social media platforms.
People have noticed that the use of “legal demand” to block accounts has become common, but it is still unclear what specific laws or cases are being used to support this latest move. There has been no official statement from either the Indian government or X to explain the reasons.
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The restriction shows how the digital world is becoming a new battleground in South Asia, where governments are using tools like X not just to talk to their people, but also to show strength in global politics.
The account in question is an official voice of the Pakistani government and blocking it means that Indian users cannot see updates or messages from the Government of Pakistan through X. This type of move affects how information flows between people in both countries, especially during tense times.
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